Excerpt from The Way of the World: A ComedyHe [wears be'll pot re/fwt one br/i'd-af'jl ene,. Nor, like tbq/e peevi/b wits, bi; pla maintain.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Way of the World: A Comedy (Classic Reprint)

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William Congreve

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The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy; Adapted for Theatrical Representation, as Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy; Adapted for Theatrical Representation, as Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-GardenWhat then am I Am I more senseless grown Than trees or ﬂint t 0, force of constant woe! 'tls not in harmony to calm my griefs.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Mourning Bride: A TragedyIt is from the example of princes, that virtue becomes a faihion in the people for even they who are averle to inﬂruélion, will yet be fond of imitation.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

One of the greatest of all Restoration comedies, The Way of the World is Congreve's masterpiece — a rich and knowing comedy of manners that not only satirizes the falsity, pretense and shallowness of the London society of his day, but also offers a depth of feeling, sensitivity, and polished phrasing that elevates the play far above other efforts in the genre. Delightfully entertaining, The Way of the World abounds in brilliant word play, delicious verbal battles of the sexes (some consider the famous scene between Mirabell and Millamant as one of the most profound analyses of the marriage relation ever written), and scheming villains of both genders. First presented in London in 1700, this comedy has charmed audiences for over 300 years. This inexpensive paperbound edition, complete and unabridged, makes it widely available to today's readers.

The Way of the World (Dover Thrift Editions)

Dover Publications

"The Way of the World" from William Congreve. English playwright and poet (1670-1729).

The Way of the World

Univ of Nebraska Pr/Bison Book

Love for Love

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Univ. Of Nebraska Press

Amendments of Mr. Collier's False and Imperfect Citations (The English stage: attack and defense, 1577-1730)

Garland Publishing

Edited by Henry T. E. Perry, this edition of Congreve: The Way of the World for performance and study is well annotated and includes an introduction along with the editor's "Argument," which unravels the complicated plot, allowing the reader to focus on Congreve's dialogue, famous for its brilliance and polish. Also included are a chronology of the principal dates in Congreve's life and a bibliography.

The Way of the World (Crofts Classics)

Henry T. E. Perry (Editor)

Wiley/Blackwell

Excerpt from The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy Leo. Alas were you then wedded to Aging/b, Aim. That day, that fatal day, our hands were join'd; For when my lord beheld the {hip purfuing, And {aw her rate {0 far exceeding ours He came to me, and begg'd me by my love, I wou'd confent the prie: lhou'd make us one; That whether death or victory enfu'd, I might be' his beyond the power of fate: The queen too did a i his fuit-i granted; And in one day, was wedded, and a widow. Leo. Indeed 'twas mour'nful c Aim. 'twas as I have told thee For which I mourn, and will for ex er mourn Norwill I change thefe black am; difmal robes, Or ever dry thefe fwolu and watry eyes, Or ever ta re content, or peace of heart, While I have life and thought of my Alfbotg/e. (rows, Leo. Look down, good heav'n, with pity on her for And grant that time may bring her {ome relief. Aim. 0 no, time gives e'ncreafe to my af ictions. The circling hours, that gather all the woes, Which are di 'us'd thro' the'revolving year, Come heavy-laden with th' oppre ing weight, To me with me, fucce ively, they leave: The fighs, the tears, the groans, the re lefs cares, And all the clamps of grief, that did retard their ight; They {hake their downy wings, and fcatter all The dire colleeted dews on my poor head; Then y with joy and fwiftnefs from me. 1 Leo. Hark! [81mm at a di/i'anre. The di am lhouts proclaim your father's triumph; 0 ceafe, for heav'ns fake, affwage a little This torrent of your grief; for, much I fear, 'twill urge hiswrath to fee you'drown'd in'tears, When joy appears in ev'ry other face. And joy he brings to ev'ry other heart, But double, double weight of woe to mine; For with him Garcia comes Garcia, to whom I mull be facrific'd, and all the vows I gave my dear xiii/9075a} bafcly broken. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

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The Way of the World: A Comedy (Classic Reprint)

The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy; Adapted for Theatrical Representation, as Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden (Classic Reprint)

The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy (Classic Reprint)

The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy; Adapted for Theatrical Representation, as Performed at the Theatres-Royal Drury-Lane and Covent-Garden (Classic Reprint)

The Way of the World (Dover Thrift Editions)

The Way of the World

Love for Love

Amendments of Mr. Collier's False and Imperfect Citations (The English stage: attack and defense, 1577-1730)

The Way of the World (Crofts Classics)

The Mourning Bride: A Tragedy (Classic Reprint)